Does Boston College give tours?

These 60-minute campus tours are offered for groups of 10 or more members of college access/readiness organizations in their sophomore, junior, and senior years of high school. Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions. Please register below and help us learn more about your group.

Is Boston College open for visitors?

We will not be able to accommodate walk-in visitors. Campus visit appointments are limited to the registered student and a maximum of one guest so that we may maximize the number of families we can accommodate. There are no exceptions to this policy.

How do you book a college tour?

Arrange a Visit Take these important first steps: Contact the college admission office through the college’s website or by email or phone to get details and make a reservation. Talk to your counselor about joining an organized tour of campuses you might not get to visit otherwise. Schedule time to be on your own.

Is Boston College an open campus?

Can I visit campus? Yes, Boston College reopened for in-person visits in June 2021. Learn more about our in-person and virtual visit options here.

Is it harder to get into Northeastern or Boston College?

If you’re looking at acceptance rate alone, then Northeastern University is more difficult to get into. However, each college is looking to fill its incoming class with a variety of students with different strengths, backgrounds, etc. On the flipside, Boston College is easier to get into based on acceptance rate alone.

Does Boston College give merit scholarships?

Boston College is committed to meeting the full demonstrated need of every admitted student, and therefore we offer a limited number of merit scholarships. In fact, the Presidential Scholarship is our only academic merit-based scholarship, covering full tuition for 18 qualified applicants each year.

Are colleges allowing tours?

If your student needs to get the feel of a campus in person, there are options. Some colleges have resumed their on-campus visit schedules with tours (most adhering to social distance protocols) and information sessions (truncated and divided into small groups in many cases).

Is Boston College difficult to get into?

Admissions Overview Boston College admissions is very selective with an acceptance rate of 27%. Students that get into Boston College have an average SAT score between 1340-1500 or an average ACT score of 31-34. The regular admissions application deadline for Boston College is January 1.

Is Boston College Worth the money?

Within Massachusetts, Boston College Offers Good Quality for a Fair Price. Boston College is ranked #11 out of #68 in Massachusetts for quality and #34 out of #64 for Massachusetts value. This makes it a good quality for a fair price in the state.

Do you need to register for the Boston College campus tour?

Advance registration is required. We will not be able to accommodate walk-in visitors. Campus tour appointments are limited to the registered student and a maximum of one guest so that we may maximize the number of families we can accommodate. There are no exceptions to this policy.

What to expect when you visit Boston College?

The core of our Eagle Eye Campus Visit is a candid conversation with current students—an opportunity to ask them about classes, housing, Boston, service learning, and more. And our virtual visit programs allow you to engage with our community from the comfort of your home.

Is there a summer admission program at Boston College?

The Summer Student Admission Program is a dedicated staff of 25 current Boston College students working here this summer. They will be the face of BC for Summer 2021 during Eagle Eye Campus Visits and the first people you see as you arrive to the Admission Office. Feel free to learn more about our wonderful ambassadors below.

When to change course registration at Boston College?

We hope that the following FAQs will help you navigate any issues that may arise from this change. For more information about this change, please read the emails sent out to the student body on March 10, 2021, March 19, 2021, and April 15, 2021.